Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in La Porte, TX (2026)

La Porte, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $1,773 to $8,014 per year for indexed programs. La Porte has a population of about 36,077. Median household income is $81,801 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $172,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to La Porte

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near La Porte. Distances are calculated from La Porte city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from La Porte. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Houston

Houston, TX 18.0 miles from La Porte BOC Score73.5
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#2

College of the Mainland

Texas City, TX 19.2 miles from La Porte BOC Score65.0
Published tuition$1,773 - $8,014
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#3

University of St Thomas

Houston, TX 21.1 miles from La Porte BOC Score63.0
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#4

Alvin Community College

Alvin, TX 22.1 miles from La Porte BOC Score60.8
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#5

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX 46.0 miles from La Porte BOC Score42.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near La Porte

La Porte is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (BLS area code 26420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$126,370Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$128,164
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$101,430Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$102,870
Computer Network Architect$124,900Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$126,673
Computer Systems Analyst$113,440Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$115,051
Computer and Information Systems Manager$172,160Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$174,604
Computer Network Support Specialist$74,140Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$75,193
Computer User Support Specialist$59,250Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$60,091

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


La Porte at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population36,077Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$81,801Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Harris County34,114 workers, 3,798 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near La Porte, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near La Porte. The closest is University of Houston in Houston, TX (18.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lone Star College System (46.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near La Porte?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near La Porte are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($172,160), Information Security Analyst ($126,370), Computer Network Architect ($124,900). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Deer Park instead of La Porte?

Deer Park, TX is 4.3 miles from La Porte and has its own set of local cybersecurity programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is La Porte an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

La Porte’s median household income of $81,801 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in La Porte while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in La Porte

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.